Bigs

[bg4unc]

The one position lacking to get to the Final 4 and a chance to win it all is a Dominating Big. For those of you who know more than me why can’t Carolina get the big we need. Seems like we get the guards and wings but can’t get the dominant big.

 

[nicheel]

The one position lacking to get to the Final 4 and a chance to win it all is a Dominating Big. For those of you who know more than me why can’t Carolina get the big we need. Seems like we get the guards and wings but can’t get the dominant big.

I agree. Toomey was a name. Thomas was overrated here. Both still have possibility. There are few top tier post players. WBB is still developing and lacking a superior big is not all-important; but you got to have plenty deep roster with high quality all-thru. That is possible. I am anxious to see what this team brings.

 

[Jriv23]

The one position lacking to get to the Final 4 and a chance to win it all is a Dominating Big. For those of you who know more than me why can’t Carolina get the big we need. Seems like we get the guards and wings but can’t get the dominant big.

I agree. Hopefully that will and can change with the additions that we have this year and with those coming in next year. Maybe we can get one from the Portal for the 2027-2028 year.

 

[6string]

I have hope for Bofia. I think she has the physical skills and just needs to get it all together. I have not given up on Thomas but I am ready to see something.

 

[FBIKen]

We need better play from the center position. I'm concerned about R. Kelly as well. I saw her play last Sunday and was not impressed with her play. Yesterday's game appeared to a worse game played by her. I know coach is going to give her an opportunity early but she will have to perform better. This years team has other guards that can play. The team definitely would be better if R. Kelly plays up to her ability. The injuries and lack of being able to play may have taken a toll on her.

 

[tarboy]

Exactly, very well said 6 string.

 

[tarboy]

I am beginning to think Kate, Nyla B, Sophie B, Achol A, Ciera Toomey could be our best 5 player.

I think N Bofia might be a big plus going forward this season and the future.

 

[Jriv23]

We need better play from the center position. I'm concerned about R. Kelly as well. I saw her play last Sunday and was not impressed with her play. Yesterday's game appeared to a worse game played by her. I know coach is going to give her an opportunity early but she will have to perform better. This years team has other guards that can play. The team definitely would be better if R. Kelly plays up to her ability. The injuries and lack of being able to play may have taken a toll on her.

I was thinking the same thing. She is kind of going through the same thing that Kayla McPherson went through with all the injuries. I hope she can come back from them. I think CB is doing the right thing in that she is giving her every chance to get back to form; however, at some point a tough decision might have to be made if she is not able to get back to that same level. This is why bringing in CC and GW was crucial. CB and staff learned what happen with McPherson, Toni Key, and PP.

 

[Jriv23]

I am beginning to think Kate, Nyla B, Sophie B, Achol A, Ciera Toomey could be our best 5 player.

I think N Bofia might be a big plus going forward this season and the future.

Do not sleep on GW and Chloe C. You need to add them to the mix.

 

[tarboy]

They are next on my list but I still want to see a little more of how they fit. If either had been 100% we probably win the scrimmage.

 

[Jriv23]

They are next on my list but I still want to see a little more of how they fit. If either had been 100% we probably win the scrimmage.

There is video on these two from last year. They both played in the ACC. There was an article on Gabby White which I read on the other day on the Tarheel Wire. Just go read it and you will see what I am talking about. The same thing for Chloe C.

 

[Jriv23]

Here is the article on Gabby White and Chloe Clardy. Just read them. I want you to pay attention to what the VA head coach had to say about Gabby last year at VA. That should be enough if she and CB are saying the same thing. Also pay attention to how many rebounds Gabby had coming out of high school as well as being a freshman at VA. The articles do not lie.

https://dailytarheel.com/486530/sports/do-not-pub-sports-basketball-preview-gabby-white-feature-2026/

https://dailytarheel.com/486512/sports/do-not-pub-sports-basketball-preview-chloe-clardy-feature-2026/

 

[tarboy]

I like Gabby but UVA has vast funds for WBB now. If Gabby is that good why did they not keep her?

Her FT % and something like 1 of 12 from 3 gives me a little worry. Of course she was a freshman and maybe she just needs time. Still I will make my judgement when I see her play a little more in Carolina Blue.

As for Clardy I studied the UNC vs Stanford film from last season a couple of times and she scored I think 12 points and was solid and she has good size but I still need to see how she fits at UNC. CC did not show much in limited minutes vs MD. She could be starter #5 at guard or a top reserve. I expect her to be in the rotation and most likely Gabby in the rotation. JMO and we wuill see how it plays out.

 

[tmatheny]

I like Gabby but UVA has vast funds for WBB now. If Gabby is that good why did they not keep her?

Her FT % and something like 1 of 12 from 3 gives me a little worry. Of course she was a freshman and maybe she just needs time. Still I will make my judgement when I see her play a little more in Carolina Blue.

As for Clardy I studied the UNC vs Stanford film from last season a couple of times and she scored I think 12 points and was solid and she has good size but I still need to see how she fits at UNC. CC did not show much in limited minutes vs MD. She could be starter #5 at guard or a top reserve. I expect her to be in the rotation and most likely Gabby in the rotation. JMO and we wuill see how it plays out.

I think family might have more pull than money. I don't think UVA kept her for her mom alone- her mom is UNC asst and has fought the breast cancer battle. How does a child not want to come and be closer to mom in this situation. In addition, in high school she was always around UNC basketball. Money is important to many but to others there are alot more important factors to weigh in making a decision.

 

[3ptthreat]

I am beginning to think Kate, Nyla B, Sophie B, Achol A, Ciera Toomey could be our best 5 player.

I think N Bofia might be a big plus going forward this season and the future.

Based on last Sunday, I would definitely add Gabby White and believe she should and will take a lot of RK’s minutes. She feels more confident attacking on offense and can get in there and rebound better. She may still be learning our defensive schemes but I’d say she’s as fast as RK.

 

[kjcooper]

Watched the replay of the game on YouTube, with RK she seems to be cautious about her prior injuries, just does not seem to play freely and has no dawg mentality that she once had. With the rebounding issue, correct me if in error but Achol K, was the tallest player for UNC playing earlier and she's around 6' 1", that could explain some of the rebounding disparity. But as stated FT's percentage has to improve, it all depends on who's shooting them.

 

[6string]

Watched the replay of the game on YouTube, with RK she seems to be cautious about her prior injuries, just does not seem to play freely and has no dawg mentality that she once had. With the rebounding issue, correct me if in error but Achol K, was the tallest player for UNC playing earlier and she's around 6' 1", that could explain some of the rebounding disparity. But as stated FT's percentage has to improve, it all depends on who's shooting them.

I didn’t get to see any of the Md Game but in the Davidson game I thought the same thing about Kelly. She is either being very cautious or not yet confident to play freely. Maybe both.

 

[Jriv23]

I like Gabby but UVA has vast funds for WBB now. If Gabby is that good why did they not keep her?

Her FT % and something like 1 of 12 from 3 gives me a little worry. Of course she was a freshman and maybe she just needs time. Still I will make my judgement when I see her play a little more in Carolina Blue.

As for Clardy I studied the UNC vs Stanford film from last season a couple of times and she scored I think 12 points and was solid and she has good size but I still need to see how she fits at UNC. CC did not show much in limited minutes vs MD. She could be starter #5 at guard or a top reserve. I expect her to be in the rotation and most likely Gabby in the rotation. JMO and we wuill see how it plays out.

Gabby left because of the coaching change. I still can not figure out why VA coach get fired after she got them to the sweet sixteen in a very, very long time. Something is just not right how VA fired her. Something is not adding up. There are two sides to every storyand we only had one side of the story and that was by VA administration. Remember K. Johnson almost left as a result of the coach being fired. Tarboy just listen to what CB is telling us about both of these players. If you cannot or do not believe what CB is saying then I do not know what else to tell you, including the players who are practicing with them everyday. I do not think CB nor the players would lie. They should know.